There isn't much not to love about the EV pickup, it seems.
Good and Bad
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning launched back in May, and by now, most reviewers have had their chance to get their hands on the new EV pickup. Most of the feedback has been glowing thus far, with the new F-150 Lightning proving to be a solid all-around vehicle. However, that doesn't mean that it isn't without faults, too, as the staff at Cars.com has discovered.
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Capability
On the plus side, the F-150 Lightning is capable, with up to 2,235 pounds of payload capacity, 10,000 pounds of max towing, and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. However, as most are well aware by now, towing greatly reduces the truck's range, by around 50 percent in some recent testing, depending on the size and weight of the trailer.
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Conventional Feel and Look
Thanks to the fact that it's based on the F-150, the Lightning felt familiar to the Cars.com crew, and they also appreciated its conventional styling when compared to some other wild and downright weird and quirky EVs out there. However, they also found its brake pedal to be difficult to modulate, making it tricky to stop the truck smoothly.
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Spacious Yet Spartan
Unlike some other EVs out there, the Lightning offers the same spacious cabin as its ICE counterpart, as well as the rear underseat storage we've come to love. However, Cars.com wasn't as big a fan of the giant 15.5-inch touchscreen, or rather, the lack of physical controls, which is a common gripe in the EV world, where everything is controlled on the screen.
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Slow Charging
As if the interior wasn't big enough, the Lightning's frunk offers a tremendous amount of lockable storage space, up to 400 pounds of weight capacity, and plenty of power outlets. However, charging lags behind the competition a bit, as the Lightning can add 13 miles of range per hour using a 30-amp Level 2 charger, 20 miles with a 48 amp Level 2 charger, 30 miles using Ford's 80-amp Charge Station Pro, and up to 54 miles in 10 minutes using 150-watt DC fast charging.
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Big Benefits, High Cost
The Lightning's ability to power virtually anything - including an entire home - is obviously a massive selling point for the EV pickup, but its upfront cost can also be a concern. The Pro was previously a bargain at around $40k, while the Platinum topped out at over $100k, but prices have since risen for the 2023 model year, making the Lightning rather pricey.
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Not for Everyone
Regardless, it's hard not to love the F-150 Lightning unless you're someone who either can't justify its cost, needs to drive long distances regularly or tends to tow heavy loads for long distances. In that regard, it may not be for everyone, but this new EV pickup has proven to be a winner in every conceivable way.
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